Philips GC4490/02 User manual

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Steam ironing stations
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Introduction
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General description (Fig. 1)
A Spray nozzle
B Cap of lling opening
C Steam boost
D Spray button
E Steam control
F Ionic DeepSteam button (specic types only)
G Ionic DeepSteam light (specic types only)
H Temperature dial
I Specic types only: Amber temperature light with (specic types only) red automatic shut-off
(AUTO/OFF) indication.
J Specic types only: Amber temperature light with red automatic shut-off (AUTO/OFF)
indication
K Mains cord
L Type plate
M Soleplate
N Calc-Clean button
Not shown: Heat-resistant protective cover (specic types only)
Not shown: Delicate fabric protector (specic types only)
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Never immerse the iron in water.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the type plate corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself shows visible damage,
or if the appliance has been dropped or leaks.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Do not let the mains cord come into contact with the hot soleplate of the iron.
Caution
- Only connect the appliance to an earthed wall socket.
- Check the mains cord regularly for possible damage.
- The soleplate of the iron can become extremely hot and may cause burns if touched.
- When you have nished ironing, when you clean the appliance, when you ll or empty the
water tank and also when you leave the iron even for a short while: set the steam control to
position 0, put the iron on its heel and remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
- Always place and use the iron on a stable, level and horizontal surface.
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- Do not put perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the
water tank.
- This appliance is intended for household use only.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
Before rst use
1 Remove any sticker, protective foil or plastic from the soleplate.
2 Rinseanddrythellingcup.
Preparing for use
Filling the water tank
1 Makesuretheapplianceisunplugged.
2 Setthesteamcontroltoposition0(=nosteam)(Fig.2).
3 Openthecapofthellingopening.
4 Tilttheironbackwardsandusethellingcuptollthewatertankwithtapwateruptothe
maximum.(Fig.3)
Do not ll the water tank beyond the MAX indication.
Donotputperfume,vinegar,starch,descalingagents,ironingaidsorotherchemicalsinthewater
tank.
, Ifthetapwaterinyourareaisveryhard,weadviseyoutomixitwithanequalportionof
distilledwater,ortousedistilledwateronly.
5 Closethecapofthellingopening(‘click’)(Fig.4).
Setting the temperature
1 Specictypesonly:Removetheheat-resistantprotectivecover(Fig.5).
Donotleavetheheat-resistantprotectivecoveronthesoleplateduringironing.
2 Puttheirononitsheel.
3 Tosettherequiredironingtemperature,turnthetemperaturedialtotheappropriate
position(Fig.6).
Check the laundry care label for the required ironing temperature:
- 1 for synthetic fabrics (e.g. acrylic, nylon, polyamide, polyester)
- 1 for silk
- 2 for wool
- 3 for cotton
- MAX for linen
If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing
temperature by ironing a part that will not be visible when you wear or use the article.
Silk, woollen and synthetic materials: iron the reverse side of the fabric to prevent shiny patches. To
prevent stains, do not use the spray function.
Start ironing the articles that require the lowest ironing temperature, such as those made of
synthetic bres.
4 Putthemainspluginanearthedwallsocket.
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, Theambertemperaturelightgoeson.
5 Whentheambertemperaturelighthasgoneout,waitawhilebeforeyoustartironing.
The temperature light goes on from time to time during ironing.
Using the appliance
Note: The iron may give off some smoke when you use it for the rst time. This stops after a short while.
Steam ironing
1 Makesurethatthereisenoughwaterinthewatertank.
2 Settherequiredironingtemperature(seechapter‘Preparingforuse’,section‘Settingthe
temperature).
3 Settheappropriatesteamsetting.Makesurethatthesteamsettingyouselectissuitablefor
thesetironingtemperature:(Fig.7)
- 1 - 3 for moderate steam (temperature settings 2 to 3)
- 4 - 6 for strong steam (temperature settings 3 to MAX)
Note: The iron starts to produce steam as soon as it reaches the set temperature.
Note: If the set ironing temperature is too low (MIN to 2), water may drip from the soleplate (see
chapter ‘Features, section ‘Drip stop’).
Ironing with Ionic DeepSteam (specic types only)
When you use the Ionic DeepSteam function during steam ironing, the steam produced is ner than
during regular steam ironing. Fine steam reaches deeper, especially into thick fabrics. This helps you
to remove stubborn creases easily.
1 Followsteps1to3insection‘Steamironing’.
2 PressandholdtheIonicDeepSteambutton(Fig.8).
, TheIonicDeepSteamlightgoesonandyouhearahummingsound.(Fig.9)
3 TheironnowproducesIonicDeepSteamtohelpyouremoveeventhetoughestcreases.
Note: The Ionic DeepSteam function is only effective when it is used in combination with a steam setting
and a temperature setting between 2 and MAX.
Note: Do not use the Ionic DeepSteam function when you iron without steam and/or at low temperature
settings. However, ironing at low temperatures without steam with the Ionic DeepSteam function
switched on will not damage the iron.
Note: The Ionic DeepSteam output may vary from time to time, depending on the ironing temperature.
Ironing without steam
1 Setthesteamcontroltoposition0(=nosteam)(Fig.2).
DonotusetheIonicDeepSteamfunction,asthisfunctionhasnoeffectwhenyouironwithout
steam.
2 Settherequiredironingtemperature(seechapter‘Preparingforuse’,section‘Settingthe
temperature’).
After ironing
1 Removethemainsplugfromthewallsocket.
2 Ifyouhavebeensteamironing,emptythewatertank.
3 Let the iron cool down in a safe place.
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Features
Spray function
You can use the spray function at any temperature to moisten the article to be ironed. This helps
remove stubborn creases.
1 Makesurethatthereisenoughwaterinthewatertank.
2 Pressthespraybuttonseveraltimestomoistenthearticletobeironed(Fig.10).
Steam boost function
A steam boost from the special Steam Tip soleplate helps remove stubborn creases. The steam
boost enhances the distribution of steam into every part of your garment.
The steam boost function can only be used at temperature settings between 3 and MAX.
1 Pressandreleasethesteamboostbutton(Fig.11).
Vertical steam boost
1 Youcanalsousethesteamboostfunctionwhenyouholdtheironinvertical
position.(Fig.12)
This is useful for removing creases from hanging clothes, curtains etc.
Never direct the steam at people.
Drip stop
This iron is equipped with a drip-stop function: the iron automatically stops producing steam when
the temperature is too low, to prevent water from dripping out of the soleplate. When this happens,
you may hear a sound.
Automatic shut-off function (specic types only)
The automatic shut-off function automatically switches off the iron if it has not been moved for a
while.
, TheredAUTO/OFFindicationofthetemperaturelightashestoindicatethattheironhas
beenswitchedoffbytheautomaticshut-offfunction.
To let the iron heat up again:
1 Pickuptheironormoveitslightly.
, TheredAUTO/OFFindicationgoesout.
, Ifthetemperatureofthesoleplatehasdroppedbelowthesetironingtemperature,the
ambertemperaturelightgoeson.
2 Iftheambertemperaturelightgoesonafteryouhavemovedtheiron,waitforittogoout
beforeyoustartironing.
Note: If the amber temperature light does not go on after you move the iron, the soleplate still has the
right temperature and the iron is ready for use.
Delicate fabric protector (specic types only)
The delicate fabric protector protects delicate fabrics from heat damage and shiny patches.
With the delicate fabric protector you can iron delicate fabrics (silk, wool and nylon) at temperature
settings 3 to MAX in combination with all steam functions available on the iron.
The delicate fabric protector reduces the soleplate temperature instantly, thus allowing you to iron
delicate fabrics safely.
If you do not know what kind or kinds of fabric an article is made of, determine the right ironing
temperature by ironing a part that is not visible when you wear or use the article.
1 Puttheirononthedelicatefabricprotector(‘click’)(Fig.13).
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Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning
1 Wipeakesandanyotherdepositsoffthesoleplatewithadampclothandanon-abrasive
(liquid)cleaningagent.
Tokeepthesoleplatesmooth,avoidhardcontactwithmetalobjects.Neveruseascouringpad,
vinegarorotherchemicalstocleanthesoleplate.
2 Cleantheupperpartoftheironwithadampcloth.
3 Regularlyrinsethewatertankwithwater.Emptythewatertankafteryouhaverinsedit.
Double-Active Calc System
The Double-Active Calc System consists of an Anti-Calc tablet inside the water tank combined with
the Calc-Clean function.
1 The Anti-Calc tablet prevents scale from clogging the steam vents. This tablet is constantly active
and does not need to be replaced.
2 The Calc-Clean function removes the scale particles from the iron.
Using the Calc-Clean function
Use the Calc-Clean function once every two weeks. If the water in your area is very hard (i.e. when
akes come out of the soleplate during ironing), use the Calc-Clean function more frequently.
1 Makesuretheapplianceisunplugged.
2 Set the steam control to position 0.
3 Fillthewatertanktothemaximumlevel.
Donotputvinegarorotherdescalingagentsinthewatertank.
4 SetthetemperaturedialtoMAX(Fig.14).
5 Putthepluginanearthedwallsocket.
6 Unplugtheironwhenthetemperaturelightgoesout.
7 Holdtheironoverthesink,pressandholdtheCalc-Cleanbuttonandgentlyshaketheiron
toandfro(Fig.15).
, Steamandboilingwatercomeoutofthesoleplate.Impuritiesandakes(ifany)areushed
out.
8 ReleasetheCalc-Cleanbuttonassoonasallthewaterinthetankhasbeenusedup.
Repeat the Calc-Clean process if the iron still contains a lot of impurities.
After the Calc-Clean process
1 Puttheplugbackintothewallsocketandlettheironheatuptoletthesoleplatedry.
2 Unplugtheironwhenithasreachedthesetironingtemperature.
3 Movethehotirongentlyoverapieceofusedclothtoremoveanywaterstainsthatmay
have formed on the soleplate.
4 Lettheironcooldownbeforeyoustoreit.
Storage
1 Setthesteamcontroltoposition0andunplugtheiron.
2 Emptythewatertank(Fig.16).
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3 Let the iron cool down in a safe place.
4 Windthemainscordandxitwiththecordbinder.(Fig.17)
5 Storetheirononitsheelonastablesurface.
Heat-resistant protective cover (specic types only)
You can store the iron on the heat-resistant protective cover immediately after ironing. It is not
necessary to let the iron cool down rst.
Donotusetheheat-resistantprotectivecoverduringironing.
1 Puttheironontheheat-resistantprotectivecover(Fig.18).
2 Insertthetipofthesoleplateintotheheat-resistantprotectivecover(1)andthenpress
down the heel of the iron (2).
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but
hand it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 19).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you nd its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local
Philips dealer.
Troubleshooting
If the appliance does not work or does not work properly, rst check the list below. If the problem
is not mentioned in this list, the appliance probably has a defect. In that case we advise you to take
the appliance to your dealer or to an authorised Philips service centre.
Problem Possiblecause Solution
The iron is
plugged in, but the
soleplate is cold.
There is a connection
problem.
Check the mains cord, the plug and the wall
socket.
The temperature dial is set
to MIN.
Set the temperature dial to the required
position.
The iron does not
produce any
steam.
There is not enough water
in the water tank.
Fill the water tank (see chapter ‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Filling the water tank’).
The steam control is set to
position 0.
Set the steam control to a position between
1 and 6 (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘Steam ironing’).
The iron is not hot enough
and/or the drip-stop
function has been activated.
Set an ironing temperature that is suitable for
steam ironing ( 2 to MAX). Put the iron on
its heel and wait until the temperature light
has gone out before you start ironing.
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Problem Possiblecause Solution
The iron does not
produce a steam
boost.
You have used the steam
boost function too often
within a very short period.
Continue ironing in horizontal position and
wait a while before you use the steam boost
function again.
The iron is not hot enough. Set an ironing temperature at which the
steam boost function can be used ( 3 to
MAX). Put the iron on its heel and wait until
the temperature light has gone out before
you use the steam boost function.
Water droplets
drip onto the
fabric during
ironing.
You have not closed the cap
of the lling opening
properly.
Press the cap until you hear a click.
You have put an additive in
the water tank.
Rinse the water tank and do not put any
additive in the water tank.
The set temperature is too
low for steam ironing.
Set a temperature of or 2 higher.
You have used the steam
boost function at a
temperature setting below
3.
Set the temperature dial to a setting between
3 and MAX.
Water drips from
the soleplate after
the iron has
cooled down or
has been stored.
You have put the iron in
horizontal position with
water still left in the water
tank.
Empty the water tank.
Flakes and
impurities come
out of the
soleplate during
ironing.
Hard water forms akes
inside the soleplate.
Use the Calc-Clean function one or more
times (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’, section ‘Using the Calc-Clean
function’).
The red light
ashes (specic
types only).
The automatic shut-off
function has switched off the
iron (see chapter ‘Features’,
section ‘Automatic shut-off
function’).
Move the iron slightly to deactivate the
automatic shut-off function. The red AUTO/
OFF light goes out.
The iron makes a
humming sound.
The Ionic DeepSteam
function is on.
If you hear the humming sound when you
iron without steam, stop pressing the Ionic
DeepSteam button. The Ionic DeepSteam
function has no effect when you iron without
steam.
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